<big><b>What people are saying about Percy Harvin's injury</b></big>
In case you somehow missed it, star Seahawks receiver Percy Harvin <a href='http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2013/07/30/seahawks-percy-harvin-says-he-requires-surgery-could-miss-entire-season/'>will miss most of the 2013 season</a> after his pending surgery on his hip. It's a big blow to a Seattle team predicted to make a run for the Super Bowl this year, which much of those expectations riding on Harvin's ability to be an explosive playmaker in the slot, in the backfield and on kick returns.
He might be ready to return by Thanksgiving or early December, which means the Seahawks could have Harvin in time for the playoffs. But until then, quarterback Russell Wilson will rely again on Sidney Rice, Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin and Zach Miller -- no slouches themselves -- for the passing game.
What does Harvin's injury mean for the Seahawks? There was plenty of reaction Tuesday and Wednesday, from all over the nation and the Web. Here's a slice of what people are saying about Harvin's injury and his extended absence from the Seahawks.
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<b>ESPN's NFC West blog</b>
ESPN blogger <a href='http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/105218/percy-harvins-surgery-and-implications'>Mike Sando writes</a> that while the Seahawks have taken a big loss, Seattle (and the rival San Francisco 49ers, who lost WR Michael Crabtree) ''remain strong throughout their rosters.'' Sando notes that Harvin's absence could be a golden opportunity for Golden Tate to strut his stuff this season.
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<b>ESPN's NFC West blog</b>
ESPN blogger <a href='http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/105218/percy-harvins-surgery-and-implications'>Mike Sando writes</a> that while the Seahawks have taken a big ... more

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<b>Jim Moore, the Go 2 Guy</b>
<a href='http://mynorthwest.com/?nid=384&sid=2325382'>Writing on MyNorthwest.com</a>, former P-I columnist and current 710 ESPN Seattle radio host Jim Moore called Harvin's choice to have surgery ''the worst-case scenario.'' Moore added: ''The scenario that everyone wanted was the one in which Harvin would have missed a week or two and returned in the preseason with enough time to blend into the Seahawks' offense.''
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<b>Jim Moore, the Go 2 Guy</b>
<a href='http://mynorthwest.com/?nid=384&sid=2325382'>Writing on MyNorthwest.com</a>, former P-I columnist and current 710 ESPN Seattle radio host Jim Moore called Harvin's ... more

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<b>Sports Illustrated's Audibles blog</b>
SI's <a href='http://nfl.si.com/2013/07/30/percy-harvin-surgery-impact-seattle-seahawks/'>Chris Burke</a> wrote that aside from potential additions from the draft, the Seahawks in 2013 will essentially have their entire 2012 starting lineup -- and we all saw what the Seahawks did in 2012. ''In other words,'' Burke wrote, ''the sky is not quite falling in Seattle.''
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<b>Sports Illustrated's Audibles blog</b>
SI's <a href='http://nfl.si.com/2013/07/30/percy-harvin-surgery-impact-seattle-seahawks/'>Chris Burke</a> wrote that aside from potential additions from the draft, ... more

<b>NFL.com's Around the League blog</b>
NFL.com blogger <a href='http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000223816/article/what-we-learned-tuesday-seahawks-lose-percy-harvin'>Chris Wesseling wrote</a> that, as long as the WR Sidney Rice is OK (he's <a href='http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2013/07/30/seahawks-wr-sidney-rice-in-switzerland-for-mystery-knee-procedure/'>in Switzerland this week</a> for a non-surgical knee procedure), the Seahawks should be alright. ''To be fair, though,'' Wesseling wrote, ''Harvin was a big part of what coordinator Darrell Bevell planned to do with a more creative offense this season.''
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<b>NFL.com's Around the League blog</b>
NFL.com blogger <a href='http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000223816/article/what-we-learned-tuesday-seahawks-lose-percy-harvin'>Chris Wesseling wrote</a> that, as ... more

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<b>Pete Carroll, Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin</b>
<a href='http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2013/07/31/seahawks-receivers-team-will-miss-percy-harvin-but-be-fine-without-him/'>As we reported</a> on seattlepi.com's Seahawks blog, Seattle head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that the team will focus on letting Harvin heal before adding him to the mix late in the season. ''When Percy comes back,'' Carroll said, ''we'll just be that much stronger.'' Meanwhile, fellow receivers Golden Tate and Doug Baldwin said the Seahawks will of course miss Harvin, but will be fine without him.
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<b>SportingNews</b>
David Steele of SportingNews <a href='http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-07-31/percy-harvin-hip-surgery-seahawks-trade-decision-regrets-return-timetable'>had a different opinion</a>, going so far as to declare Seattle's offseason trade for Harvin ''the worst NFL trade in a long time.'' Steele wrote: ''The Seahawks' goal was not to be as good as last season. It was to be a step ahead, and Harvin was that step.''
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<b>SportingNews</b>
David Steele of SportingNews <a href='http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-07-31/percy-harvin-hip-surgery-seahawks-trade-decision-regrets-return-timetable'>had a different ... more

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<b>Reddit.com/r/Seahawks</b>
On the <a href='http://www.reddit.com/r/Seahawks/'>Seahawks subreddit</a> of Reddit, Harvin's injury of course was a topic of much discussion. <a href='http://www.reddit.com/r/Seahawks/comments/1jf9jc/seahawks_expect_to_have_percy_harvin_back_by/'>In one thread</a>, redditors wondered whether we all should have seen a Harvin injury coming -- yet all were glad to hear he may be able to return before the end of the season.
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<b>Reddit.com/r/Seahawks</b>
On the <a href='http://www.reddit.com/r/Seahawks/'>Seahawks subreddit</a> of Reddit, Harvin's injury of course was a topic of much discussion. <a ... more

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<b>Sports Jerks Network</b>
On the wonderfully named Sports Jerks Network, writer <a href='http://sportsjerks.net/2013/07/31/fallout-percy-harvins-labrum/'>Bryan Knowles noted</a> that Harvin's injury could ''seriously hamper'' Seattle's chances of winning the NFC West, what with the 49ers and all. ''At the same time, Seahawks fans need to stop panicking,'' Knowles wrote. ''The 'Hawks were one of the best teams last season <em>without</em> Harvin, and they weren't exactly depending on him to make the playoffs again this season.''
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<b>Seattlepi.com Seahawks forum</b>
As always, there was plenty of discussion on seattlepi.com's Seahawks forum. <a href='http://www.seattlepi.com/forums/?plckForumPage=ForumDiscussion&plckDiscussionId=Cat%3a980c8092-7229-4ac6-be4b-3f5428c7c73fForum%3a5b249c1f-a378-4a3b-965f-9d2f328cfa55Discussion%3a98db03d0-246e-4d8a-b078-d1e156a9381e'>In one thread</a>, seattlepi.com readers took the opportunity to vent but also kept a level head. ''Too bad, but this team is still primed for a great season with or without him,'' user Human_Cockroach wrote. ''Unfortunate, but that is the way the NFL works.''
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<b>Seattlepi.com Seahawks forum</b>
As always, there was plenty of discussion on seattlepi.com's Seahawks forum. <a ... more

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What people are saying about Percy Harvin's injury, absence from Seahawks

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